I wouldn't use it, you could cause problems if you get it on the pulleys.
Go with the breaker bar (that's what I did). You're just pushing against
a very heavy spring - you may need to use both hands and have someone else
slip the belt on.
Gary Hedlin wrote:
>
> Would a little WD-40 help?
>
>
> ""Wes Weems"" <wweems@fix.net> wrote in message
> news:00d001c1d7cb$a641d630$f2947141@ronny...
>>
>> I have this huge "breaker bar" as my dad calls it (basically a 1/2"
>> socket wrench that doesnt ratchet) with a good sized handle, that I cant
>> get some leverage on... works for me anyway
>>
>>
>> WEs
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gary Hedlin" <ghedlin@theramp.net>
>> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 12:41 AM
>> Subject: DML: HELP!! Fan belt problem
>>
>>
>> >
>> > I tried to change the fan belt on my 98 V6, and I was unabe to move the
>> > tensioner. I even had an abled-bodied freind try, but even he couldn't
>> get
>> > it to budge. The belt is the original factory belt, so it needs
>> > changed ASAP.
>> >
>> > Any Ideas?
>> >
>> > Gary Hedlin
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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